The average bus between Penzance and Bideford takes 9h 27m and the fastest bus takes 7h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance to Bideford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Penzance and Bideford. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Bideford at 11:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth Coach Station and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Bideford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Bideford station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Penzance to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bideford Quay station.
The distance between Penzance and Bideford is 137 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bideford Quay via Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, Bus Station, West Street, and Market Street in around 7h 53m.